Upgrading from iphoto 06 to iphoto 08

HI,
I am planning to upgrade from iPhoto 06 to iPhoto 08. I store my iPhoto library on an external firewire drive. Will the upgrade find my iPhotos on the external drive when I upgrade or do I have to move the library back into my Pictures folder?
Thanks

Douglas:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. You don't have to move the library. Just install iPhoto 7 (08), run the latest installer (it also requires Quicktime 7.5) and the launch. iPhoto will locate the library and inform you that it will need to be updated. Just be sure to have a backup copy of it in case the conversion doesn't go as intended. It happens but is rare.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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